Stress - AP Psychology questions
with 100% Correct Answers 2024.
Stress
the physical & psychological result of internal and external pressure
Eustress
stress that leads to fulfillment//healthy stress
Distress
stress that has an unhealthy effect
Conflict
mental struggle between opposing demands// "I really should do this.."
Frustration
feelings of dissatisfaction arising from unresolved problems/unfulfilled needs
Daily Hassles
everyday activities/responsibilities
Life Changes
major events that disrupt a person's course of action
Active Coping
directly confronting stressor, taking responsibility
Defensive Coping
avoiding confrontation of stressor, failing to take responsibility
Emotion Focused Coping
alleviating stress by avoiding stressor/attending to emotional needs related to stress
Problem Focused Coping
alleviating stress by changing the stressor/way we interact with the stressor
Approach Approach Conflict
good thing vs good thing
Avoidance Avoidance Conflict
bad thing vs bad thing
Approach Avoidance Conflict
choice has pros/cons
Double Approach Avoidance Conflict
two choices that both have pros/cons
General Adaptation Syndrome
involves nervous/endocrine systems, our body's adaptive response to stress
Alarm Reaction
stage 1 in GAS - alerts/mobilizes body for defensive action
sympathetic nervous system activated
stress hormones produced
Resistance Stage
stage 2 in GAS - if stressor is not removed
find a way to cope with stressor to avoid being overwhelmed
lower levels of hormones released
body tries to regain lost energy, repair damage, restore balance
Exhaustion Stage
stage 3 in GAS - can no longer secrete hormones, muscles worn out
combative resources depleted
can develop severe health issues
with 100% Correct Answers 2024.
Stress
the physical & psychological result of internal and external pressure
Eustress
stress that leads to fulfillment//healthy stress
Distress
stress that has an unhealthy effect
Conflict
mental struggle between opposing demands// "I really should do this.."
Frustration
feelings of dissatisfaction arising from unresolved problems/unfulfilled needs
Daily Hassles
everyday activities/responsibilities
Life Changes
major events that disrupt a person's course of action
Active Coping
directly confronting stressor, taking responsibility
Defensive Coping
avoiding confrontation of stressor, failing to take responsibility
Emotion Focused Coping
alleviating stress by avoiding stressor/attending to emotional needs related to stress
Problem Focused Coping
alleviating stress by changing the stressor/way we interact with the stressor
Approach Approach Conflict
good thing vs good thing
Avoidance Avoidance Conflict
bad thing vs bad thing
Approach Avoidance Conflict
choice has pros/cons
Double Approach Avoidance Conflict
two choices that both have pros/cons
General Adaptation Syndrome
involves nervous/endocrine systems, our body's adaptive response to stress
Alarm Reaction
stage 1 in GAS - alerts/mobilizes body for defensive action
sympathetic nervous system activated
stress hormones produced
Resistance Stage
stage 2 in GAS - if stressor is not removed
find a way to cope with stressor to avoid being overwhelmed
lower levels of hormones released
body tries to regain lost energy, repair damage, restore balance
Exhaustion Stage
stage 3 in GAS - can no longer secrete hormones, muscles worn out
combative resources depleted
can develop severe health issues
